By Michelle Ndaga
Police officers in Nairobi have arrested a suspected notorious mobile phone snatcher in Dagoretti following a swift intelligence-led operation.
According to the National Police Service, officers from Muthangari Police Station, who were on foot patrol, received a tip-off about the suspect’s whereabouts. They immediately proceeded to his residence in Soko Mjinga, where they successfully apprehended him.
A subsequent search of the house led to the recovery of three mobile phones an iPhone, an HDM, and a G73 all of which had been concealed by wrapping them in foil paper.
The suspect is currently being held at Muthangari Police Station, awaiting processing and arraignment in court.
Police commended the timely intelligence that aided in the arrest and reassured the public of their continued commitment to combating crime and ensuring community safety.
